SOCIETY

Society : A group of individuals who have

organized themselves and follow a given way of life.

Largest unit of sociological studies Both a structural and functional organization

Essential elements
Capable of surviving

Addition of new members

Likeness Interdependence Cooperation Common usages, procedures Presence of authority Organization

Types
Industrial
Agrarian

Tribal

Industrial society
Modern family

Economical activity
Social mobility Position of women Impersonality of relationship Disruption of caste system Education Increased crime, health care facilities

Agrarian society (rural society)

Agriculture , domestication of animals

Land ownership
Village community system Minimal division of labour Sense of unity In formal social controls Simplicity and uniformity

Tribal society
Common territory

Sense of unity
Common language Endogamous group Blood related Political organization Worship Common name

Structure of society
1. Caste

2. Income

3. Occupation